Which place is cheaper, San Pedro or Grand-Bourg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Grand-Bourg and San Pedro can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Grand-Bourg is €180, while the average daily cost in San Pedro is €126. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Grand-Bourg and San Pedro in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in San Pedro:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Pedro.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Pedro are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Grand-Bourg and San Pedro, we can see that Grand-Bourg is more expensive. And not only is San Pedro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Grand-Bourg is in Caribbean Islands and San Pedro is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to San Pedro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in San Pedro and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Grand-Bourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand-Bourg than you might in San Pedro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Grand-Bourg Expensive? and Is San Pedro Expensive?.
San Pedro has a larger population, and is about 43% larger than the population of Grand-Bourg. When comparing the sizes of Grand-Bourg and San Pedro, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Grand-Bourg and San Pedro. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand-Bourg year-round. San Pedro attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
San Pedro receives a lot of rain in the summer. Grand-Bourg gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Grand-Bourg usually receives less rain than San Pedro. Grand-Bourg gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 243 mm (9.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Pedro this time of the year. In Grand-Bourg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Grand-Bourg usually receives more sunshine than San Pedro during summer. Grand-Bourg gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while San Pedro receives 226 hours of full sun in the summer.
Grand-Bourg is around the same temperature as San Pedro in the summer. The daily temperature in Grand-Bourg averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and San Pedro fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The autumn brings many poeple to Grand-Bourg as well as San Pedro. Grand-Bourg attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Pedro throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in San Pedro. Grand-Bourg receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Grand-Bourg usually gets less rain in October than San Pedro. Grand-Bourg gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 255 mm (10 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Grand-Bourg this time of the year. In the autumn, Grand-Bourg often gets more sunshine than San Pedro. Grand-Bourg gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Pedro receives 196 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Grand-Bourg is around the same temperature as San Pedro. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Grand-Bourg in October average around 27°C (80°F), and San Pedro averages at about 26°C (80°F).
Both San Pedro and Grand-Bourg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand-Bourg throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to San Pedro because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in San Pedro. In January, Grand-Bourg usually receives less rain than San Pedro. Grand-Bourg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually receives more sunshine than San Pedro during winter. Grand-Bourg gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while San Pedro receives 199 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Grand-Bourg is generally around the same temperature as San Pedro. Daily temperatures in Grand-Bourg average around 24°C (76°F), and San Pedro fluctuates around 24°C (74°F).
Both San Pedro and Grand-Bourg during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Grand-Bourg because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Pedro year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand-Bourg. Grand-Bourg usually gets more rain in April than San Pedro. Grand-Bourg gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while San Pedro receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In San Pedro, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Grand-Bourg. In the spring, Grand-Bourg often gets around the same amount of sunshine as San Pedro. Grand-Bourg gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Pedro receives 256 hours of full sun.
Grand-Bourg is around the same temperature as San Pedro in the spring. The daily temperature in Grand-Bourg averages around 26°C (78°F) in April, and San Pedro fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Grand-Bourg | San Pedro | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
Feb | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Mar | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Apr | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
May | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 243 mm (9.6 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 255 mm (10 in) |
Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
Dec | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |